Caliper Mapping and Transportation Glossary

DEFINITION

What is a Density Grid?

A density grid is a way to visualize and analyze point data by
transforming the points into a regular grid. Each resulting grid
cell is assigned a value that is determined by the density of nearby
points, optionally weighting each point using a weighting value.

Density grids are useful for mapping crime data to show hot spot
locations, mapping vehicle miles traveled to spot areas of
congestion and higher air pollution, and analyzing the pattern
of clients around a store weighted by the cost of their
purchases.

GIS Software for Density Grid Maps

Maptitude Mapping Software gives you all of the tools, maps,
and data you need to analyze and understand how geography affects you and
your business. Create informative density grid maps that illustrate the
geographic component of your data.